Nik's Poulan Thread

[Nardoo]

Anyone have an opinion on the 3000? I did not think they were imported down here but I found one today that I will have in a week or so.
Also got another 5400 - boy I love junk yards.

Al.

 

[rms61moparman]

Anyone have an opinion on the 3000? I did not think they were imported down here but I found one today that I will have in a week or so.
Also got another 5400 - boy I love junk yards.

Al.

They are a FANTASTIC 50cc saw!!!
It is one of the ones on my short list.


Mike

 

[Nardoo]

Thanks Mike, I am looking forward to bringing it home. He also has a Partner 500, a bunch of old Stihls and Echos and another Bebo for me.I love Partner 500/5000's so it wil be interesting to see how the Poulan version compares.
It was quite funny because the 3000 was under a bit of light junk and I initially thought it was a chain store Poulan - but something did not look right. He said "I will throw this out with the minimacs if you don't want it and I nearly agreed! Got to go back in my old clothes and pick them all up.

Al.

 

[joe25DA]

Anyone have an opinion on the 3000? I did not think they were imported down here but I found one today that I will have in a week or so.
Also got another 5400 - boy I love junk yards.

Al.

Just what Mike said. Its funny I have the PP335 and 2800, both are fantastic saws that I reach for a lot. very well built, adjustable oilers and plenty of grunt. I have a 15" on the 2800 and 20" on the 335. I dont have the 3000 yet but Im sure its a great runner.
Nice score on the 5400 too

 

[redunshee]

Yea, the 3000 is an excellent saw. High revving and strong. PP305 is the same saw.
Bob

 

[OhioGregg]

They are a FANTASTIC 50cc saw!!!
It is one of the ones on my short list.


Mike

Just how long is your SHORT list Mike?

I would be curious as to what saws other "Poulan guys" would like to have, but as yet, do not own.
I guess for me, the 8500 & 655BP would be at the top of the list. Then either a 7700 or 4900, followed by a 5400.


Gregg,

 

[Nardoo]

A 4000! There are lots of big Poulans down here, plenty of 3400's and micros, a few in the 2800 - 3000 size, a smattering of 375's etc but I have never seen a 4000. I am betting they brought in 4200's instead as they are quite common.
Just bought 6 Timken 253747 seals to patch up a few old 3400's. The info here is unbelievable. Thanks all.

Al.

 

[Nardoo]

Hey! My birthday came early, I just received a nice Poulan present from the other side of the world. Poulan data. Thanks Mark!

 

[zogger]

Just how long is your SHORT list Mike?

I would be curious as to what saws other "Poulan guys" would like to have, but as yet, do not own.
I guess for me, the 8500 & 655BP would be at the top of the list. Then either a 7700 or 4900, followed by a 5400.


Gregg,

No idea on the older ones, whatever shows up in my world I can get..but I would like one of the new 50cc ones, reading about them.

 

[nick 55]

Hey! My birthday came early, I just received a nice Poulan present from the other side of the world. Poulan data. Thanks Mark!

He is definitely good like that! I've gotta say, since I got my 4000, the only other saws I really want are a 655 and an MS460 Arctic. I don't know why I need heated handles, but why not?

Nick

 

[3000 FPS]

Since this is the Poulan thread I thought I would try here first. I have a super 25da that I am looking for a set of piston rings. I know they are obsolete but I was wandering if you guys know of some places to look for hard to find items for poulans.

 

[nick 55]

I think the consensus was to call Northwood(an AS sponsor). Just glancing at their website, they had a bunch of rings available. Here's a link to the thread that information came from.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/186347.htm

Nick

 

[rms61moparman]

Just how long is your SHORT list Mike?

I would be curious as to what saws other "Poulan guys" would like to have, but as yet, do not own.
I guess for me, the 8500 & 655BP would be at the top of the list. Then either a 7700 or 4900, followed by a 5400.


Gregg,

Actually Gregg my short list is pretty short.
3000
245
5020
3750 Tim Allen

And on a non Poulan list

166 Dolmar
044 Stihl
490 Jonsered

That about covers it.............................unless something else comes up!!!



Mike

 

[discounthunter]

3750 Tim Allen











Mike

thats on my list too!

 

[3000 FPS]

Actually Gregg my short list is pretty short.
3000
245
5020
3750 Tim Allen

And on a non Poulan list

166 Dolmar
044 Stihl
490 Jonsered

That about covers it.............................unless something else comes up!!!

Mike

I thought I just saw a Tim Allen 3750 on Ebay just recently.

 

[rms61moparman]

I thought I just saw a Tim Allen 3750 on Ebay just recently.

Yes there was one but it was about a 7 out of 10, and the seller wanted a NOS price for it!!!!


Mike

 

[discounthunter]

Have you taken chrome plate into account?
According to TEW parts look up, 530069605 is original # for 42cc LE piston, now been superceeded to 530071408...this # is what I got for my 2150 P/C replacement. since I bought the pair new, I lucked out. Runs like a top.

However I'm very new to all this and don't know the full effect of mix and matching chrome vs plain aluminum components. I can remember a thread with PN quoted with size differences for some engines with 5 thou difference for the same size engine with chrome.

I'm not afraid to try things so I will be boring out my dead 3400 cylinder and putting a chrome 3.7 piston in it...or even a 3.9, but I will have to research what will work and if I have to port the cylinder and if the carb will flow enough.

i did think of that. the problem i believe is with poulan,as they have 3 different size WT's but on all their ipl's they list only one and dont specify with cc.im still looking into the part numbers,even cross referencing husky. at least the parts people are working with me as they are also not sure.

 

[Modifiedmark]

Just how long is your SHORT list Mike?

I would be curious as to what saws other "Poulan guys" would like to have, but as yet, do not own.
I guess for me, the 8500 & 655BP would be at the top of the list. Then either a 7700 or 4900, followed by a 5400.


Gregg,

Your list is good ones Gregg.

Myself, I guess I still will look for

252A
744
92
53A
91
5400
6900
7700
8500
F100 bow

 

[8433jeff]

What is a Tim Allen 3750?

 

[rms61moparman]

What is a Tim Allen 3750?

eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

It basically is a limited edition Wildthing that is 61cc.
Cut4fun has one that I would get deep into my saw fund for!!!!!


Mike